Speculation is turning to Simon Coveney's political future after he announced he will step away from Cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week

Doubts remain over the Fine Gael politician’s future as he has refused to confirm whether he will contest the next general election.

Simon Coveney has announced he will step down from Cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the coming week

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath confirmed that measures will be introduced before the next budget

The Fine Gael deputy leader said it was up to the new taoiseach to decide on ministerial positions.

The opposition parties have been pushing for a general election to be called after Leo Varadkar’s resignation.

Mayo TD Alan Dillion, who is chair of the Fine Gael parliamentary party, said that while Leo Varadkar's resignation had caught everyone off-guard, he respected the decision

The Minister for Enterprise said he had his chance to run for the leadership in 2017.

Here, we look at the figures who have a chance at taking over from Mr Varadkar

Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney said tackling resourcing at the hospital is a ‘priority’ for the Government

Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney is meeting with potential investors in the Gulf this week during visits to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Pressure is mounting on Israel over the ongoing conflict in Gaza amid growing calls for a ceasefire

The airline intends to rent out the houses in Swords to cabin crew at Dublin Airport

Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly said Leo Varadkar must remove Helen McEntee if she does not resign over rioting in the capital.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney has officially opened a new €4.75 million international headquarters for Netgear, Inc in Cork

Minister for Enterprise, Simon Coveney will bring a memo to Cabinet to allow for payouts to businesses of up to €100,00, while Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys is to bring details of an enhanced humanitarian scheme to support households.

The Israeli embassy has admitted a tweet by one of its senior diplomats was "wrong" after she claimed Ireland was funding tunnels under Gaza that are used by Hamas

Senior ministers have repeated calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid into the Gaza Strip.

Around 100 businesses that were flooded across Cork and Waterford could be in line for the enhanced payment

Mr Coveney added that speaking from personal experience, the Government “knows all about what happens when the wrong decisions are made in terms of how you manage a country's finances

The jobs will be created over the next three years

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the chip-making company is ‘part of Ireland’s economic success story’

The company said the majority of the 40 new roles will be based in Ireland